The quality of materials and workmanship is second to none and, the sound is quite balanced with excellent separation of voices. It has plenty of volume and would easily project across any modern concert hall.

Instrument condition is very good. There is a small ding on the top, which has been professionally repaired and is strictly cometic. it is not a crack.

Marian Tezanos spent years working in the famous Ramirez guitar workshop and is regarded as one of the best builders in Madrid. His father, also name Marian was the luthier who's initials "MT" were found in some fo the best Ramirez guitars from the 60's known as their best period. His son obviously picked up a good deal from his dad, as his guitars are regarded as some the best made in Madrid.

The quality of the Brazilian rosewood sourced for this guitar is extremely rare. Based on the above description the guitar is priced appropriately at $6,750.00

]]>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:01:46 GMT1996 Gregory Byershttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=305567
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=305567Greg made this beautiful guitar for me in 1996 and showcased it at the Healdsburg Guitar Makers Festival in August, 1996. The first picture, taken from the festival softcover book The Luthier’s Art, shows this very guitar with a brief description and Greg’s autograph.

Brief description:This is a guitar that I have played both solo and with the Athens Guitar Duo since about 2005 and that I brought from John Sutherland. I am trying to sell the guitar for $4800 (the same setup retails now for $7500 according to Hill's website). I would go into depth about how the guitar sounds (like everyone does at this point) but just come over and check it out. The guitar sounds like a really well broken-in Hill and with his characteristic volume, clarity and richness! There are plenty of nuances to the sound but, again, come by and play it if you are interested--or if you are not interested and just want to play a very beautiful guitar, drink some coffee, and just want to shoot the breeze otherwise. I live in Greensboro, GA.

I am hoping to have a good sound clip up soon--stay tuned!

You can either e-mail me at athensguitarduo@gmail.com, or please feel free to call me at (706)372-5998

Cedar top, Indian rosewood back and sides. Roberto Gomes is a Brazilian luthier who was living and working in Santa Cruz, CA. at the time. Concert quality guitar, extremely loud, rich sound, very easy to play. The secret to the volume is an internal soundboard, which he called a ‘double back’; this could be seen in one of the photos. Has been played in countless gigs and concerts, and has some battle scars to show for it, but the French polish finish has been touched up recently, and looks very nice for a 20 yr. old instrument. Around yr. 2000, it was serviced by John Gilbert, who installed a new nut, bridge saddle, and Gilbert tuners. 65cm scale. It was used in these two recordings of mine:

Asking $4500 plus shipping. The instrument is located in Portland, Oregon, USA.

hidekiyamaya at yahoo dot com

]]>Fri, 2 Sep 2016 04:31:06 GMTRomantic 10-string guitar, no label, branded ‘Sonora’https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=256065
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=256065An instrument that has almost no collector value, as it has been extensively restored (by San Francisco luthier Mel Wong) and has no label. Its value is in the playability and sound. Played in numerous concerts and recordings. It has a new fingerboard and modern frets, but everything else is original, including the tuners (except those on the treble side for strings 1-3, which have been replaced by those of the same era at some point), which still work perfectly. Most of the restoration work was in straightening the warped neck and replacing the fingerboard to make it playable again. 65cm scale.

Good clarity with a lot of resonance and rich bass. Very easy to play. Comes with a converted hardshell 12-string guitar case. I’ll throw in a spare set of La Bella 10-string set. It could be heard here:

An instrument that has almost no collector value, as it has been extensively restored (by San Francisco luthier Mel Wong) and has no label. Its value is in the playability and sound. It has a new neck, fingerboard, headstock, and modern frets, but everything else is original, including the tuners, which still work perfectly. The neck was swapped out because the original one was just too small, playable only by those with the tiniest of fingertips. It was replaced by a neck with 45mm width at the nut, which is a lot more manageable. The neck was ebonized in the original, which I opted not to have done on the replacement. It also had a pretty sizeable crack on the side which has been repaired beautifully. 568mm scale.

Crystal clear highs and good mid-range body. Extremely easy to play. Comes with a hardshell SKB baby Taylor case which fits perfectly. It could be heard here:

Triple back and sides of cocobolo, cedar top, 650 scale. The tone of this guitar is very warm and round. I've played this guitar since 2010 and love it. Bruce Holzman of FSU has commented that it is one of the best out there. Easily worth more than my asking price. Comes with a used BAM case and the new Sloane tuners. Does have one indent from a string pop and the usual nail marks, still very good looking.

Biography from the WebRafael Moreno (b. 1954) began making guitars at the early age of 12, learning under the watchful eyes of both Manuel Lopez Bellido and Antonio Marin. In these early years, he also studied with Eduardo Ferrer, who some consider a ‘teacher of teachers,’ as he has taught other renowned luthiers, including the aforementioned Antonio Marín. In addition to this direct tutelage, he is also heavily influenced by the guitars of Miguel Rodríguez, Santos Hernandez, and Benito Ferrer. After years of apprenticeship, Moreno opened shop in the famous Cuesta de Gomerez, in Granada, where he remained until the year 2000. He has since been working at the Jesus and Maria 10 address.

Plazuelo guitars are one of Spain's most sought after instruments. Built in the style of Bouchet with 5 fan struts these guitars are robust with a rich basses yet singing trebles and good sustain. The playability is excellent with action set at moderate height. Minor wear but no cracks or repairs. ]]>Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:01:45 GMTMasaki Sakurai Specialhttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=223551
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=223551Luthier: Masaki Sakurai

Model: Special (Concert-J with top quality wood)

Year: 2011

Woods: Spruce top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides

Scale Length: 650 mm

Nut Width: 52 mm

Price: $6,000

please email me if you interested in this instrument. my email is myparrotrocks@gmail.com

]]>Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:09:01 GMTVelazquez Guitar - Paquito Riverahttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=201693
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=201693For Sale!!!..., a cute 1966 Velázquez guitar, in incredible extra clean conditions. Incredible sound and sharpness. This guitar was a present to our father personally from the Master Lutier, Don Manuel Velázquez, back in 1966 in consideration of their family friendship in the early 60's in NYC. The guitar is in the same case the Master Velázquez brought and had been maintained in perfect conditions by all of us, once our father passed away and we inherited the instrument.

We are asking $15,000.00, OBO.

Contact Paquito Rivera at paquitorivera@gmail.com for further information.

Thomas Humphrey was a very prolific and
popular American Luthier. He was very well known for his Millennium model with
its elevated fretboard and tapered top. Regretfully he passed away in 2008 at
59 years of age and in the prime of his career. This guitar is an excellent
example of the Millennium model. Powerful and very well balanced.

]]>Fri, 5 Sep 2014 17:42:28 GMT2005 Jim Redgate Cedar/Brazilian Lattice-bracedhttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=192906
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=192906Hello friends -I am selling my 2005 Jim Redgate lattice-braced guitar, made with a Cedar soundboard (matte finish), and Brazilian Rosewood back/sides (lacquer finish). Gotoh tuning machines. It has been well maintained/humidified since purchasing it from Mike Kirkpatrick (Baltimore, MD) a little over 3 yrs. ago. It is structurally solid, but does have cosmetic wear to the soundboard from use (see photos). I also have the pictures from Kirkpatrick's website when purchased 3 yrs. ago. Please forward me a message for more info./questions/recordings/etc. Asking for $11,000/BO.]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:52:00 GMTSimon Marty 2002 - Spruce Tophttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=192014
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=192014I'm selling my Simon Marty guitar, 2002 model, with a spruce top. It has a beautiful large warm Australian sound, but still a bit of traditional twist to it, since it's one of Marty's "older" models.

I have just had it cleaned up, refretted, neck cleaned up at Yuris' shop Blue Guitar in San Diego, so it's in marvelous playable shape!

This is a beautiful, very special guitar. Excellent playability, very powerfull and a beautiful sound. Any professional guitarist will surprise the audience by demonstrating the possibillities of this double top. You will enjoy playing this guitar every minute.

Details:

- Condition : mint; only some minor playing scratches- Scale: 650mm - Origin: Canada - Top: Cedar double top with aramid-fiber honeycomb - Back and sides: Cocobolo (very similar to Brazilian rosewood acoustically), with lotsof upper harmonic content for sparkle in the sound, plus mass andstiffness for sustain and projection - Relatively thick and heavy sides laminated to increase stiffness and block energy loss from the top. - Body slightly deeper than on most Hauser guitars to create a darker, fuller sound - Thin, light bridge of Brazilian rosewood (so the top moves quickly and easily) - High frets and oiled neck for playability - The neck is elevated; the fingerboard is radiused. The neck features an adjustable trussrod - The saddle and nut are of 10,000 year old mammoth tusk from Siberia - Top fundamental resonance set at F# - Varnish finish on the back and sides for durability - French-polished shellac on the top for sound - Soundport, armrest, and removable access panel at the tailblock - Tuners:Graf LF-02 - Case included.

See the website of Fritz Mueller for even more details: www.classicalguitars.ca andthe site of Classic Guitars International of Chris Kamen: www.classicguitar.com for available new Fritz Mueller guitars.

This is a beautiful, very special guitar. Excellent
playability, very powerfull and a beautiful sound. Any professional guitarist
will surprise the audience by demonstrating the possibillities of this double
top. You will enjoy playing this guitar every minute.

Details:

- Condition : mint; only some minor playing scratches- Scale: 650mm
- Origin:
Canada
- Top:
Cedar double top with aramid-fiber honeycomb
- Back and sides: Cocobolo (very similar
to Brazilian rosewood acoustically), with lotsof upper harmonic content for sparkle in the
sound, plus mass andstiffness for sustain and projection
- Relatively thick and heavy sides laminated to increase stiffness and block
energy loss from the top.
- Body slightly deeper than on most Hauser guitars to create a darker, fuller
sound
- Thin, light bridge of Brazilian rosewood (so the top moves quickly and
easily)
- High frets and oiled neck for playability
- The neck is elevated; the fingerboard is radiused. The neck features an
adjustable trussrod - The saddle and nut are of 10,000 year old mammoth tusk from Siberia
- Top fundamental resonance set at F#
- Varnish finish on the back and sides for durability
- French-polished shellac on the top for sound
- Soundport, armrest, and removable access panel at the tailblock
- Tuners:Graf LF-02
- Case included.

See the website of Fritz
Mueller for even more details: www.classicalguitars.ca andthe site of Classic Guitars International of Chris Kamen: www.classicguitar.com for available new Fritz Mueller guitars.

As life will have it, I unfortunately have to part with my gorgeous 2010 Kolya Panhuyzen guitar due to financial reasons- only. I am the first owner and have been the only one since the guitar was built for me in the Summer of 2010. It is an absolutely beautiful guitar: cedar top with Brazilian back and sides (see photos), elevated fingerboard, 20th fret, etc. This guitar comes with Alessi tuning machines, and Hiscox case (brand new 2013).

Guitar only shows minimal signs of wear from professional use, and has absolutely no cracks. Just a few tiny nail dings and scratches around the sound-hole, but not visible until very close inspection. The guitar has been played-in well, and has opened up beautifully in three years.

The tone is rather warm and deep, with rich bass and exceptionally even, and well-sustaining trebles. The neck is shaped for comfort, and it feels great to touch. Te elevated fingerboard enhancement is twofold: while it's providing the easy access to the higher positions, it's also creating a string angle for better action and quicker tone response, as well as the longer sustain. Kolya Panhuyzen is one of the very few top luthiers building traditional fan-braced constructed guitars for several decades.

An absolute marvelous guitar, a one that would inspire a poet in you!

Asking $11,000 obo

]]>Thu, 9 Jan 2014 07:44:53 GMTSomething different, Heritage Archtop Guitarhttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=173975
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=173975Handbuilt in the old Kalamazoo Gibson plant, the Eagle is the workhorse of the Heritage guitars. This is a classic archtop with X bracing. This guitar comes with its original, highly sought after Rendal Wall pickup in the neck position, the guitar combines elegant simplicity with handsome flamed mahogany throughout.

The guitar has a clear, balanced and focused voice, with the warmth and depth you'd expect from an entirely solid wood mahogany guitar. The action is smooth and low over a gentle D profile neck with excellent original fretwork. The guitar is in excellent condition! No cracks, pick marks, buckle rash, etc.

Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel roundwound strings (.013-.056). The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

Instrument Description: 2007 Greg Byers concert classical guitar. The top is cedar with sides and back of Madagascar rosewood. Tuning machines are by Graf Tuners of Canada. The guitar is finished in French polished shellac. The scale length is 650mm with a nut width of 52mm. This guitar is made in the USA.

Instrument Condition: This guitar is in very good condition with no cracks or structural damage evident. There are a few areas of light dings and scratches on the top, mainly below the soundhole and behind the bridge, but this is considered normal playing wear and does not devalue the guitar considerably. The back has no cracks or repairs, but does have one relatively large area in the center, upper bout of the guitar, about 6” in diameter, where the finish is severely worn. This is due to the guitar being played many hours and the instrument coming in contact with the player in this area. It does not change the sound one bit, but devalues the guitar due to its appearance. The rest of the finish on the back is in fine condition with a few very fine, light scratches.All finish wear on the top and back can be touched up relatively easily and made to look "like new” for under $1,000. It’s my opinion that this will also increase the value of the instrument by about that much.

Instrument Appraisal by John Silva (trilogyguitars): This guitar, owned by Rafael Elizondo, is an excellent example of Greg Byers "newer generation” of guitars which stray just a bit from traditional with his use of lattice bracing and an elevated fingerboard. Greg is considered one of the most popular and top American luthiers at this time, and he has made about 300 classical guitars to date. His waiting list extends for over two years.The sound of this particular instrument is very well balanced with excellent separation of voices. The response is very fast and the tone is quite beautiful and open. The instrument is quite powerful and would suit any recording or concertizing guitarist quite well.

The current value of this classical guitar in new condition is $12,950.00.

http://classicguitar.com/c-13Byers.html

please contact me for more details, the guitar is in the San Diego area.

Great concert guitar. Asking a solid $12, 000, great price for this new guitar in mint condition.

email me if you are interested, I will send you some pictures if so.

ciulei_silviu@yahoo.com

Thanks,

- Silviu.

]]>Thu, 6 Jun 2013 15:41:43 GMT2011 Randy Angella CD/BR Double Top Classical Guitar https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=164764
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=164764Up for sale is a almost brand new 2011 Randy Angella double top concert classical guitar. I bought this guitar about a year ago from a concert guitarist in east coast, and barely play it since I switch to shorter scale guitar (640 mm). So here is the chance to own one of the best comtemporary guitars. The prize winner guitarist Jorge Caballero played Angella's guitar on lot his concert tours, the same double top model. This guitar has huge volume and modern focus tone, totally different sound compared to traditional guitars, also different from those carbon composite top guitars. It has quarterly sawn Brazilian rosewood back and side, the 20th fret for concert players, and come with a brand new TKL case. There is no single scratch or mark, 100% clean top. The double top has 9 fans bracing pattern, with each single brace having carbon inlayed in the center, which produce unique tone. The action is set a little high (for most concert players), but can be adjustable. If interested, please contact: taoacu2000@yahoo.com

Here
is a superb 2006 Thomas Humphrey "Millennium" model guitar in fabulous condition. The spruce soundboard,
with a hint of bearclaw in the lower bout, is in almost new condition with the
most minimal playing wear and only a couple of tiny marks. The grain varies
from rather wide on the sides to very tight at the middle seam. The back and
sides are Brazilian Rosewood in nearly perfect condition.

This guitar is from the last 2 years of Tom’s
production and has the trademark quality of tone that the Humphrey Millennium
is known for - a powerful, "hollow" and very focused sound which
makes these instruments particularly well-suited to the concert stage, where
added projection is welcomed by both the audience and the player. I have
listened to this guitar played in a
concert hall, back to back, with other great concert instruments. In addition
to having great volume/projection, it has a warm beautiful tone, which compared
very favorably to that of traditionally braced guitars by Dean, Ambridge, Marvi
and Byers.

The neck measurements are all standard.
The nut = 53mm, action height at 12th fret is 4.2 mm on the bass
side and 3mm on the treble. The action on this guitar is perfect and a joy to
play, and of course, it has the raised fingerboard, which makes playing up high
remarkably easy. It has the original Gotoh tuners with black Florentine buttons.

I am, I believe the 2nd
owner. The first one was a steel string player/collector who, since he hardly
played this guitar, decided to sell it after about 5 years.

This is a fabulous example
of Tom Humphrey’s late work and would be a great instrument for a serious
collector or concert performer. Included is the
original GWW hardshell, chestnut/alligator, vinyl case in great shape.

Feel free to ask questions; I’m happy
to tell you anything more I know about this guitar. I'm am asking $ 20,000.

]]>Sat, 2 Feb 2013 16:12:39 GMTDaniel Friederich Spruce Concert guitar 1972https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=158044
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=158044Very good shape, like new. This guitar was built for the famous concertist Turibio Santos. Spruce Friederich guitars are incredibly rare. This one is an exceptional model as it's like new and for its performance.

This model is the 'grand concert' featured with double-sides. it has a spruce top, Indian rosewood sides (both inside and outside), and the back is Indian rosewood as well. This guitar was never repaired or modified, in its total original condition. Dominique Field recently touched it up. He redid the neck French polish, reftretted it and cleaned the original polish all over - which has aged but still in excellent condition. This guitar is powerful and musical and it will always be an amazing instrument for concerts. On top of its general qualities, it is very flexible and lyrical as were Friederich's guitars back in the 70s.

This guitar is currently located in Paris at Dominique Field's shop. Shipping will be performed by Dominique Field which is a warranty of proper handling. Asking price is $39,000

Up for sale is a vintage 1966 Masaru Kohno classical guitar.
This guitar is in mint condition with very few nail marks. It has Hokaido
Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and side. The guitar has been well kept and
taken care of since it was made and it sounds very beautiful with clarity and
the vintage tone. This particular guitar has a special value because it was
made just one year before Masaru Kohno won the gold medal of the
Elizabeth's
Concourse International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium in 1967.
Nowadays it is very difficult to find a 1967 Masaru Kohno, almost impossible
since his guitars made in 1967 were either kept by Kohno's students or by the
guitar collectors. For the past 15 years, I haven't seen any 1967 Kohno guitar
for sale, either in the domestic or international market. So this is the good
opportunity to own one of the finest classical guitars in the world, no matter
you are a professional guitar player, or guitar collector or just classical
guitar fan. For detail about this guitar, please contact me at: taoacu2000@yahoo.com.

Asking for $5000 or best offer including domestic shipping. Will accept paypal payemnt if 3% paypal fee added to the cost. Serious buyers in west Michigan area please welcomed to stop by and try this guitar before purchase. Thanks
for looking.

]]>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:35:27 GMT1995 Michael Thames Concert Classical Guitar for sale-mint conditionhttps://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=152361
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=152361Up for sale is a 1995 Michael Thames classical guitar. This
guitar is in mint condition with very few nail marks. It has cedar top and
Indian Rosewood back and side. The guitar has been well kept and taken care of
since it was made and it sounds very beautiful with clarity and tremendous
volume and projection.
It comes with
hard shell case (not pictured). Here are the specifications:

Scale length: 650 mm

Nut width: 2 inch

Action heights: 10/64” at 6th String and 8/64” at
1st.

Saddle: Bone

Bridge: Rosewood

Asking for $4500 plus shipping or best offer. Will accept paypal if 3%
paypal fee added. For more detail, please contact me by email: taoacu2000@yahoo.com. Serious buyers in
west Michigan area please welcomed to try this guitar before purchase. Thanks
for looking!

]]>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:21:39 GMT1964 Manuel Velazquez "Estrella"https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=150774
https://www.guitarfoundation.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=884963&post=150774This is a 1964 Manuel Velazquez "E3
Estrella” classical guitar, serial #A 64 0038. This is NOT a
signed guitar, it is my understanding that it comes from his
shop in Puerto Rico, made while he was there on a government program,
built by him and a handful of workers under his watch between '61 and
'64, I believe.

It has a spruce top with nice
bear-claw, like many of Velazquez's guitars. The back and sides are
solid rosewood, I cannot tell what type, it's awfully light for
Brazilian if that's what it is; my guess is E. Indian.

The instrument is in solid condition,
but has been handled somewhat roughly. There are many finish
scratches and dings, many denting the wood, but nothing I would call
severe. It has clearly been played with a pick at some point, and
there is considerable marking around the sound hole. All of the
joints and structure seem sound. I cannot see that there have ever
been any cracks/repairs. There is a bit of fret wear. The original
tuners were removed and replaced with Gilbert individual machines. I
have the originals and will send them along. They seem to be in good
shape except that the barrels upon which the strings wrap are coming
apart. The action is perhaps a bit high, I measure the sixth string
as 5/32” at the 12th fret. The scale is 650mm.

This guitar sounds lovely. It is full
and balanced. Strong basses that are clear and don't interfere with
the trebles, which are very clear and have marvellous separation. It
is a rather light instrument, and I find that it sounds best with lighter
tension strings. The neck is quite thin but appears straight and
solid and is very comfortable. I mention that the action seems a tad high mainly because the
saddle is already quite low and there is not much downward
compensation available there. I have not noticed any change in the
geometry during the 10+ years I've had it.

I will include what I believe is
probably the original hard case. It is in very poor shape
cosmetically speaking, but is still solid.

I am ready to sell this for a fair
price, but confess I'm not sure what that is. I propose $3,000. Let
me know what you think!